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It's a Vibe is a relaxing young adult hangout where you can color, sketch, do puzzles/board games, or bring your own knitting/crochet projects to work on while listening to music or hanging with friends. Join us from 1-3 on Sundays to relax and destress before the busy week.
Join us for a fun-filled, interactive, family storytime! Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and activities for ages birth-5 with an adult. Come get those Sunday sillies out!
Pop into the library meeting room anytime from opening to close to try your hand at building a LEGO masterpiece. Build something suggested on the provided cards, or build something from scratch. Better yet, check out a LEGO book and construct something from there. When you're finished, snap a picture before taking your creation apart and leaving the materials behind for the next Master Builders to come through.
Join Richmond City Early Interventions at the Main Library for an enriching playgroup experience tailored for families with children ages birth-5 years old. Discover a welcoming environment where little ones can explore, learn, and make new friends along with their parents. With activities designed to stimulate young minds and foster social interaction, it's an all-inclusive opportunity for families to connect and grow together. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us for fun and interactive stories, music, and play for ages 18-36 months with their caregiver.
Help with reading and homework. Ayuda con la tarea escolar y la lectura. **Always accepting teen volunteers who need service hours to help with this program! Please call 804-646-8488 for more information.
TAMA is a teen anime and manga club that meets monthly for screenings, discussions, and an end-of-the-month Japanese cultural or craft event.
Join us every Monday for an hour of low-stress gaming @ the East End Library!
Join us for our fun, interactive and educational storytime featuring books, songs, rhymes and activities! For ages 3-5 with an adult.
Come join Pat for a fun, relaxed, low-to-moderate impact workout. Pat is a fitness instructor with many years of experience leading people of all ages and fitness levels. Her classes at Ginter Park Library are every Monday at 6:30 PM (except on holidays).
VCU psychology students, under the guidance of Dr. Marcia Winter, conduct research demonstrations on the museum floor, sharing insights from studies done through the National Living Lab network. Later in the semester, students will also conduct a live research study on children’s pre-writing skills with families who provide consent, coordinated by Dr. Virginia Chu from VCU’s Department of Occupational…
Join us for a fun and interactive story, music, and play for babies from birth to 17 months with their caregiver. This is a lap bounce-based program.
Join us for fun and interactive stories, music and play for ages 18-36 months with their caregiver.
Join us for our fun, interactive and educational storytime featuring books, songs, rhymes and activities! For ages 3-5 with an adult.
Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making! Join us from 2-2:30 pm for Tutus and Ties Tuesdays, where we’ll dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
Embark on an art adventure and explore the creative process of making! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. Free with museum admission! Chesterfield: Every Tuesday from 3:15 – 4:15pm Downtown: Every Thursday from 3:15 – 4:15pm
Help with reading and homework. Ayuda con la tarea escolar y la lectura. **Always accepting teen volunteers who need service hours to help with this program! Please call 804-646-8488 for more information.
Baby Artsplay!™ is back at CMoR! Classes at CMoR will be “drop-in style!” What does that mean? Simply join us on the 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 3:30PM. Baby Artsplay!™ is a FREE program through Greater Richmond Wolf Trap offering children ages 3-36 months, along with their parents and caregivers, the opportunity to learn…
VCU psychology students, under the guidance of Dr. Marcia Winter, conduct research demonstrations on the museum floor, sharing insights from studies done through the National Living Lab network. Later in the semester, students will also conduct a live research study on children’s pre-writing skills with families who provide consent, coordinated by Dr. Virginia Chu from VCU’s Department of Occupational…
Introduce your little explorer(s) to the joys and wonders at Maymont. Each session provides fun, engaging and active learning through story time, a craft and a guided exploration. Plus, you and your toddler might even make a few new friends!
Join us this Wednesday from 10:15am to 10:45am for a toddler and caregiver program wonder-FULL of strategies to incorporate nursery rhymes and sensory experiences into every-day life. This program is sure to and engage and support both caregiver AND child! Free with admission There must be at least one adult in the room at all…
Join Reign Dance Project for Stories in Motion! Stories in Motion is a program that mixes literary and dance-based movement to help children learn to connect with stories by moving their bodies! During this 30-minute class, kids will work on skills that develop language, gross and fine motor movements, and practice following one and two…
Baby Artsplay!™ is back at CMoR! Classes at CMoR will be “drop-in style!” What does that mean? Simply join us on the 2nd Wednesday of the month @ 4:00PM. Baby Artsplay!™ is a FREE program through Greater Richmond Wolf Trap offering children ages 3-36 months, along with their parents and caregivers, the opportunity to learn…
VCU psychology students, under the guidance of Dr. Marcia Winter, conduct research demonstrations on the museum floor, sharing insights from studies done through the National Living Lab network. Later in the semester, students will also conduct a live research study on children’s pre-writing skills with families who provide consent, coordinated by Dr. Virginia Chu from VCU’s Department of Occupational…
Join us for our fun, interactive and educational storytime featuring books, songs, rhymes and activities! For ages 3-5 with an adult.
Join us for fun and interactive stories, music, and play for ages 18-36 months with their caregiver. Space is limited due to room capacity. We are unable to accommodate group visits at storytimes. Please call the library to arrange something special for your group.
Join us for a fun and interactive story, music, and play for babies from birth to 17 months with their caregiver.
Join us for a fun-filled, interactive family storytime! Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and activities for ages birth-5 years old with an adult.
Embark on an art adventure and explore the creative process of making! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. Free with museum admission! Chesterfield: Every Tuesday from 3:15 – 4:15pm Downtown: Every Thursday from 3:15 – 4:15pm
Help with reading and homework. Ayuda con la tarea escolar y la lectura. **Always accepting teen volunteers who need service hours to help with this program! Please call 804-646-8488 for more information.
A terrarium...but it's tiny! Using glass spice jars and other small containers, we will build up layers of sand, gravel, and soil and create a closed ecosystem that only needs light to thrive! All supplies provided.
Build different LEGO creations to fit various prompts! Engineer from your imagination.
People have been making butter and other condiments for centuries. Join us as we discover the process in which cream turns to butter or whipped cream and how to shake up some yummy salsa. Make a jar of each to take home to use for your next family feast.
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a forum for teen voice and choice. Middle and high school students who are dedicated to serving the Richmond community will work with library staff in developing YA programs, events, displays, and promotional materials.
Join us for story-time in the Downtown Art Studio followed by a related art activity! We will set young imaginations soaring with classic and contemporary children’s books, then make an artwork with a variety of fun materials. This event is ideal for ages 3-8 yrs.
Reserve an up close animal encounter with a Maymont porcupine, coyote or black bear along the Virginia Wildlife Trail! Encounters are offered at various times on Saturdays and Sundays. Click to learn more about each animal encounter.
Stop by the meeting room anytime between 10am-3pm to build, play, and explore with Lego. Try one of our fun building challenges, or build whatever you like. When you re finished, snap a picture before taking your creation apart and leaving the materials behind for the next builders. For ages 4 and up with an adult caregiver present.
Join us for a fun-filled, interactive family storytime! Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and activities for ages birth-5 years old with an adult.
*This event has been rescheduled to 11/7/2026 Bring your kids to read to Callie and her 2-legged buddy, Landon (from PUP READers).* * Callie is a busy pup. Check our website or call the Ginter Park Branch for changes in schedule. Brought to us every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month by Paws Unleash Potential which supports various communities in the Greater Richmond area.
Join us for a fun-filled, interactive family storytime! Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and activities for ages birth-5 years old with an adult.
Offered on Saturdays and Sundays, an environmental educator will guide you along the 1-mile trail with insight into favorite spots for each animal with species education on natural histories, ecosystem roles and human impact.
At The Robins Nature Center at Maymont. Check the venue for prices and tickets.
It s ooey, gooey, and packed with fun it s slime time! Join the East End Branch to mix up your own slime while learning about the science of polymers. Perfect for ages 5 13. Bring your young scientist and get ready to get messy!
It's a Vibe is a relaxing young adult hangout where you can color, sketch, do puzzles/board games, or bring your own knitting/crochet projects to work on while listening to music or hanging with friends. Join us from 1-3 on Sundays to relax and destress before the busy week.
Join us for a fun-filled, interactive, family storytime! Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and activities for ages birth-5 with an adult. Come get those Sunday sillies out!
Join us for fun and interactive stories, music, and play for ages 18-36 months with their caregiver.
Help with reading and homework. Ayuda con la tarea escolar y la lectura. **Always accepting teen volunteers who need service hours to help with this program! Please call 804-646-8488 for more information.
Create your own mindfulness memory jar! Decorate a jar that's uniquely yours, then fill it with small slips of gratitude, joyful moments, and positive memories to return to whenever you need a boost. Mindful Mondays takes place each month to promote being present and intentional at the start of the week by introducing new ways to practice self-care and mindfulness.
Bi-weekly arts and crafts program, themed or freestyle. Materials provided. Grades K-5.
Make a model of out of a plastic bottle and balloons to explore how lungs work.
Join us every Monday for an hour of low-stress gaming @ the East End Library!
Join us for our fun, interactive, and educational storytime featuring books, songs, rhymes, and activities! For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. nete a nosotros para la hora del cuentos en ingl s y espa ol! Perfecto para ni os en edad preescolar tienen 3-5 a os con su cuidador/a.
Come join Pat for a fun, relaxed, low-to-moderate impact workout. Pat is a fitness instructor with many years of experience leading people of all ages and fitness levels. Her classes at Ginter Park Library are every Monday at 6:30 PM (except on holidays).
VCU psychology students, under the guidance of Dr. Marcia Winter, conduct research demonstrations on the museum floor, sharing insights from studies done through the National Living Lab network. Later in the semester, students will also conduct a live research study on children’s pre-writing skills with families who provide consent, coordinated by Dr. Virginia Chu from VCU’s Department of Occupational…
Join us for a fun and interactive story, music, and play for babies from birth to 17 months with their caregiver. This is a lap bounce-based program.
Join us for fun and interactive stories, music and play for ages 18-36 months with their caregiver.
Join us for our fun, interactive and educational storytime featuring books, songs, rhymes and activities! For ages 3-5 with an adult.
Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making! Join us from 2-2:30 pm for Tutus and Ties Tuesdays, where we’ll dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
Embark on an art adventure and explore the creative process of making! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. Free with museum admission! Chesterfield: Every Tuesday from 3:15 – 4:15pm Downtown: Every Thursday from 3:15 – 4:15pm
Help with reading and homework. Ayuda con la tarea escolar y la lectura. **Always accepting teen volunteers who need service hours to help with this program! Please call 804-646-8488 for more information.
Owls are fascinating animals! They swallow their prey whole or in chunks and regurgitate pellets of undigested material, including bones and fur. We'll dissect an owl pellet and identify what type of animal the owl consumed. Registration is required.
Learn the science behind making bread dough and fresh butter. We will celebrate National Butter and National Bread day by making our own butter and breadsticks to eat it on. Teen STEAM allows teens to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics by working on hands-on projects that help them develop critical thinking skills, hone their creativity, practice working independently and collaboratively, as well as perform problem-solving through engaging projects.
VCU psychology students, under the guidance of Dr. Marcia Winter, conduct research demonstrations on the museum floor, sharing insights from studies done through the National Living Lab network. Later in the semester, students will also conduct a live research study on children’s pre-writing skills with families who provide consent, coordinated by Dr. Virginia Chu from VCU’s Department of Occupational…
Join us for a fun and interactive story, music, and play time for babies from birth to 18 months with their caregiver. nete a nosotros en la biblioteca Broad Rock para la hora del cuentos en ingl s y espa ol! Perfecto para beb s tienen 0 - 2 a os.
Introduce your little explorer(s) to the joys and wonders at Maymont. Each session provides fun, engaging and active learning through story time, a craft and a guided exploration. Plus, you and your toddler might even make a few new friends!
Join us this Wednesday from 10:15am to 10:45am for a toddler and caregiver program wonder-FULL of strategies to incorporate nursery rhymes and sensory experiences into every-day life. This program is sure to and engage and support both caregiver AND child! Free with admission There must be at least one adult in the room at all…
Join us for a fun and interactive story, music, and play for babies from birth to 17 months with their caregiver.
Join us for our fun, interactive and educational storytime featuring books, songs, rhymes and activities! For ages 3-5 with an adult.
Join us for fun and interactive stories, music, and play in English and Spanish for ages 18-36 months with their caregiver. nete a nosotros en la biblioteca Broad Rock para la hora del cuentos en ingl s y espa ol! Perfecto para ni os peque os tienen 18-36 meses con su cuidador/a. .
Richmond is Virginia's capital, on the James River's fall line, where whitewater rapids run through the middle of a state capital. The Science Museum of Virginia, the Children's Museum of Richmond, Maymont's farm and gardens and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (free) are the family fixtures. Richmond Public Library's main branch is downtown.
Holiday events for kids in Richmond, 2026: tree lightings, light displays, Santa visits and gingerbread workshops, day by day.
64 children’s events are on in Richmond in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Richmond Public Library (23 branches, 585 upcoming programmes), plus Children's Museum of Richmond, The Robins Nature Center at Maymont, Three Lakes Park & Nature Center and Forest Hill Park. Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
38 places to collect. Tap “I'm here” when you're at one and the stamp goes in your book; collect 5 and print the certificate.
Stamps live on your phone. Open your passport to see them all, print the certificate, or save them to your email.
Yes and no. Every event, time, address and link is open to anyone. An account only lets you save outings you plan to go to.
Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in Richmond’s own time zone.
Babies and toddlers, preschoolers, early grades, tweens and teens. Pick an age range above to narrow the list; leave them all off to see everything.
More in Virginia: Harrisonburg, Norfolk, Roanoke.